Dr. Harsha De Silva chairs Committee on Public Finance

COLOMBO (News 1st): The first Committee meeting of the Committee on Public Finance for the Third Session of the Ninth Parliament held under the chairmanship of (Dr.) Harsha de Silva.

In accordance with the Standing Order 121, the Committee of Selection appointed (Dr.) Harsha de Silva, Member of Parliament as the Chairman of the Committee recently.

Accordingly, the Appropriation (Amendment) Bill to amend the Appropriation Act No. 30 of 2021 was considered at the committee and approved. 

Furthermore, the Social Security Contribution Levy Bill was also approved.

Regulations under the Foreign Exchange Act, No. 12 of 2017, Order under the Special Commodity Levy Act, No. 48 of 2007 and a Resolution under the Customs Ordinance (Chapter 235) also received approval of the Committee on Public Finance.